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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,941.68, 541,966.38 and 296,513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,941.68, 541,966.38 and 296,513.04 is: 442,771.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,941.68 : 541,966.38 = 296,513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,941.68/541,966.38 = 296,513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,941.68x = 541,966.38 × 296,513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,941.68x = 160,700,098,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,700,098,911.60/362,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,771.13

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